Gelo - Havin' It My Way (1993) Flac + 320kbps

 

Released in 1993, Gelo – Havin' It My Way is the debut album from Pittsburg, California rapper Gelo and a strong example of early-1990s Bay Area West Coast hip-hop. Released through Big Action Records, the 10-track project blends G-Funk, gangsta rap, funky basslines, smooth grooves, and the laid-back but street-oriented atmosphere associated with Northern California's underground rap scene.The album features tracks including “Jackin' Season,” “No Puzzle,” “Lunatic,” “The Mo Mo,” “Havin' It My Way,” “What's Goin' Down,” “Punk Ass Niggas,” “Lunatic Groove,” “Always In Motion,” and “Shouts Out.” The compact tracklist gives the record a focused feel, with each song contributing to its distinctly funky Bay Area character.Musically, Gelo – Havin' It My Way is rooted in the G-Funk sound that dominated much of West Coast rap during the early 1990s. Production came from Mike Mosley and Sam Bostic of Mob Boss Productions, with guest appearances from Moot Ditty and SW. The combination of deep bass, funk-inspired arrangements, programmed drums, and relaxed flows creates a classic Northern California sound.Gelo's connection to Pittsburg places the album within the wider Bay Area rap movement that produced numerous influential underground artists during the 1990s. The record has a distinctly local character, balancing street-focused lyrics with smooth funk production rather than following the harder sound associated with some Los Angeles gangsta rap.Today, Gelo – Havin' It My Way remains an obscure but highly regarded Bay Area release from the early G-Funk era. Its funky production, concise 10-track format, Pittsburg identity, and authentic Northern California atmosphere make it a worthwhile discovery for collectors and listeners exploring underground West Coast hip-hop from the 1990s.

West Side
1 Jackin' Season 4:14
2 No Puzzle 3:44
3 Lunatic 4:34
4 The Mo Mo 1:51
5 Havin' It My Way 3:45
P-Side
6 What's Goin' Down 3:56
7 Punk Ass Niggas 3:40
8 Lunatic Groove 1:48
9 Always In Motion 2:58
10 Shots Out 2:37
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